r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/thevoidthatjerksback 8h ago

I doubt that anyone could explain this in a way where I would accept deflation as worse

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u/a1b2t 8h ago

today you earn $1000, next year you take a pay cut to $950 = 5% deflation

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u/thevoidthatjerksback 8h ago

What? No I already get a paycut with inflation. Deflation is where I get a pay increase.

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u/10001110101balls 5h ago edited 5h ago

With deflation, so many people lose their jobs that employers have more applicants for the remaining positions, allowing them to cut wages.